Latest project WIP pics

[DaveT]

Working on an aquarium stand, for our new aquarium. Currently have a rusting iron stand that does not hide cords.

Got to use my new tenon jig and the mortiser. I still have some tweaking to do, but think I have the basic operation down. Thanks for looking.

 

[DaveO]

Looking good so far. Fill us in on your materials, methods and design. Aquarium stands are always tricky due to the large amount of weight they must carry (8#+ per gal. and gravel) and the incredible mess they can make if they fail 8-O 8-O 8-O

Dave

 

[Travis Porter]

Looks like a 2x frame so far. What size you got? I used to have 3 and built a cabinet to house them all. A 70 gallon on top and 29 and 10 below. Made the floor sag:-( .

I'm guessing maple frame walnut panels?

 

[DaveT]

I know, that has been in the back of my mind from the onset of this project. I guess I did forget the details.

Material is red oak and red oak ply. Design is primarilt A&C, with inspiration primarily from Alan's shop cabinets and a book I recently bought at WC from Taunton press called In The Craftsman style.

The overall size will be about 14"DX29"HX24"W. Jointery on the side panels is mortise and tenon, and will include 1 or maybe 2 (I haven't decided) shelves. Finish will be polyurethane.

Thanks
Dave

 

[DaveT]

It's a 10 g tank. I don't think I would want much bigger (maybe when I get a bigger house). Frame is 2X red oak with red oak ply panels. Doors on the cabinet will be the same when I get that far.

 

[Monty]

Good to see some tools put to use! Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[michaelgarner]

Looking good friend. Smart move on staining the panels before glue up.

 

[DaveT]

Re: Latest project WIP pics - Update

Some more time in the shop and have made a little more progress on this. Bottom, shelf, and top panels have been cut to size and edging glued on. I also added some faux tenon pegs on the side panels.


More pics are in my gallery.

Thanks for looking!